About this role
Reporter / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) /Visual Storyteller CW39 – KIAH | Houston, TX is ideal for a journalist who takes initiative, thinks creatively, and understands how to shape stories differently for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social audiences.
We value journalists who think beyond a single platform, communicate clearly, and aren’t afraid to try new ways of telling stories. If you’re motivated, creative, and excited about multi-platform journalism, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
-
· Create original, enterprise stories for multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, streaming and social
-
· Capture compelling video and photography that bring stories to life and enhance audience engagement.
-
· Demonstrate strong news photography skills, including sequencing and visual storytelling.
-
· Pitch and develop story ideas that reflect Houston’s diverse communities and perspectives
-
· Operate as a self-starter, owning stories from concept through execution
-
· Write, shoot, edit, and present content across platforms
-
· Communicate clearly with producers and newsroom managers on story direction and goals
-
· Experiment with creative, non-traditional storytelling approaches to better engage audiences
-
· Ensure all content meets editorial standards and journalistic integrity guidelines
-
· Contribute to digital and social coverage, including audience engagement
---Requirements & Skills:
What We’re Looking For:
-
· Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field
-
· At least three years of on-air reporting experience
-
· Strong photography and videography skills with a demonstrated ability to tell stories visually.
-
· A portfolio that showcases excellent shooting, editing and visual storytelling abilities.
-
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-
· Confident on-air presence with the ability to ad-lib when needed
-
· Self-starter who consistently generates original, multi-platform story ideas
-
· Passion for creative, innovative, non-traditional storytelling
-
· Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects
-
· Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
-
· Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, nights, and weekends